Ishwar Gawande

Chemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

130020026
B.Tech.
Male
DOB: 17/11/1995

Examination

University

Institute

Year

CPI / %

Graduation

IIT Bombay

IIT Bombay

2017

8.60

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

PROCTER AND GAMBLE (P&G) | SITE ENGINEERING | MANDIDEEP, BHOPAL

(May 16 Jul 16)

Project: Site Central Utilities | Aimed at restructuring utilities to improve productivity and operational stability
Standardized work procedures and rotation policy for 69 employees; established timeline and lead plan
Work Process
Improvement
Effort balance charts: Surveyed requisite functioning of 8 roles and prepared time observation sheets
(WPI)
Travel and material flow diagrams: Designed post analysis of on-site operations across 3 business units
Cost
Compiled and categorized utility cost distribution data; benchmarked it across 4 P&G plants
Management
Reduced cost (18%) by eliminating losses (20%) and fixing bottlenecks (11%) in existing structure
Revamped the idea of Central Utilities: central organization with dispersed equipment location
Impact
Achieved total annual savings of INR 15 mn (27%); schemed a 6-month step-by-step execution plan
Optimized requirement of P&G employees by 20% and contractor by 58%; saved INR 9 mn annually

POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
EVENTS MANAGER | TECHFEST 2015-16 | Asias Largest Science and Technology Festival

(Apr 15 Mar 16)

Part of 22 member core managerial team with 1100 volunteers; budget of INR 27 mn and record footfall of 1,65,000
Led 2 tier team of 80 students to invite and coordinate with international performers and artists
Pro-shows
Managed budget of INR 6 mn; conducted 6 international performances (3 nights) for crowd of 10,000
Executed first ever Guinness World Record attempt: largest magic trick, involving 2780 people
International
Procured sponsorship worth INR 1.6 mn (33% y-o-y growth) negotiating with embassies of 35 countries
Relations
Actualized 60 global events (33% y-o-y growth); strengthened outreach to 500 colleges worldwide
Remodelled structure and arena design for competition; participation of 3000 (50% y-o-y increase)
Robowars
Optimized cost for Robowars arena by 40% | Introduced virtual betting app to engage audience

INSTITUTE STUDENT MENTOR (ISMP) AND DEPARTMENT ACADEMIC MENTOR (DAMP)

(Apr 16 Present)
Part of a team of 82 mentors selected from 368 applicants on the basis of peer reviews and strong all round achievements
ISMP
Guiding 12 freshmen in academic and co-curricular endeavours by regular counselling and motivation
DAMP
Mentoring 9 academically weak students to enhance their time management and comprehension skills

COMMUNITY INITIATIVES & ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS

Internet for All
(Apr 15 Aug 15)

Re-Cycle
(May 15 Oct 15)

Aftermath of an
Oil Spill
(Jan 16 Apr16)

Empowered and digitally connected 48,000 children and women across 50 villages in 6 states of India
Structured campaign in collaboration with Digital India, Govt. of India and Nehru Science Centre
Approached by Governor of Nagaland & Assam for re-application in north-eastern states
Conducted largest student-organized cyclothon with 1300 participants; schemed a 3-phase campaign
Pioneered social initiative; worked with Commissioner of Police, Mumbai and British Council
Analysed British Petroleum oil disaster: Examined technical and human errors leading to catastrophe
Suggested a less toxic dispersant (Corexit 9527A); potential to increase effectiveness by 8.7%
Advocated use of non-invasive oil eating microbes; possible reduction in biodiversity loss by 20%

ACHIEVEMENTS & EXTRA CURRICULAR INTERESTS

Academics

Sports

Cultural

Pursuing minor in Computer Science and Engineering Department, IIT Bombay

Awarded INSPIRE Scholarship for being in top 1% among 13,00,000 students in MSBSHSE
Winner among 26,000 students in Science Quiz by All India AEES Science & Maths Olympiad
Secured AIR 6 amongst 3,00,000 students in All India United Nations Information Test, USO
Hostel Sports Special Mention (6 in 550): Awarded for contribution in 5 inter hostel sport events
Athletics: Secured position in top 10 athletes among 800; led hostel to Gold in Cross Country GC
Football: Part of a 15 membered institute team for Inter-IIT camp and MDFA (Mumbai District)
National Cadet Corps (NCC): Awarded A-grade (top 5 out of 300) | Leader of the NCC Rifle Squad
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Debate: Bagged 1 prize among 600 freshmen at Samvad, Institute Hindi debate competition
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Quizzing: Secured 3 position for hostel among 16 hostels & 900 participants in General Quiz GC

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